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AAMC study suggests physician-to-PA ratio may fall to 3.5:1 in 2030

The U.S. will face a shortage of between 40,800 to nearly 105,000 physicians by 2030, reports the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The organization recently released the results of its annual projects report, including data on PAs, NPs, and the effect reaching population health goals may have on demand for clinicians.

March 20, 2017

Gathering the Numbers You Need: Contract Negotiation

PA Natalie Warmuth of Chicago shares her story about the importance of gathering the numbers you need before sitting down to the negotiating table. According to the 2017 AAPA Salary Report, 66.2 percent of PAs are women. That same report also pointed out that female PAs made 7 percent less per year than their male counterparts (even after controlling for various compensation-relevant factors).

March 16, 2017

PA juggles work, MBA school, and basketball

PA Chris Braier has a multitude of goals so he’s become adept at juggling his career as a PA in orthopaedic surgery with MBA school, coaching high school basketball, and pending nuptials.

March 10, 2017

PA students eligible for Veterans Affairs scholarship program

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last week that PA students can now participate in the Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP). The VA awards scholarships to students receiving education or training to become a health professional. 

March 6, 2017

Peace Corps puts PA applicants on hiatus

The Peace Corps is reviewing its current MD supervisory policy as it pertains to PAs, the organization reported today. Until the policy is revised and finalized, PAs are not being considered for Peace Corps medical officer positions. The process is expected to take two to three months.

March 6, 2017

PA in orthopaedics saves patient’s life with generalist education

Among the millions of people who have dreamt of working in sports, only a small fraction of them have successfully turned those lofty dreams into real-life occupations. So when PA Sincer Jacob — a big time sports fan — landed a job at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, a practice that works with many of the city’s professional sports teams, he knew how fortunate he was.

March 2, 2017

Updated 2017 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) publishes the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes annually, based on the latest medical research. The following narrative provides a summary of the 2017 updated recommendations that have been developed for clinical practice. The ADA guidelines are not intended to aid or preclude clinical judgment. The full guidelines can be accessed at ADA's Diabetes Pro website.

March 2, 2017